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Public health teams make sure that licensing policy and applications consider the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
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Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to appeal to a tribunal if you disagree with a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority decision on a full or provisional gangmaster's licence.
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